Yearly Archives: 2009

Still looking for some last minute inspiration for decorating for the holidays? Here are more links to check out: I love these little felt trees made by The Long Thread. See one photo below. They are made using thrifted sweaters! Speaking of using old sweaters, Wise Craft shows a wreath made from some here. Lots […]

What are you all up to today? Any last minute shopping to be done? We are traveling out to Manitoba today. It's a long drive from Ontario! We are hoping to get there tomorrow. Shelley Haganman made the cute little yo-yo tree shown below, using some scrapping supplies from Maya Road. She gives instructions here. […]

Serendipity Scrapbooks – Design Team Call Are you creative, full of ideas? Love to share ideas, techniques and inspiration? Then this may just be for you!! Starting Dec 26th thru January 26, 2009 we will be accepting Design Team Submissions. We are looking at bringing on at least 5 designers to our team. Make sure you […]

Red Lead PaperWorks sells these mini kits for making "Sentiment Beaded Snowflake" ornaments. This is a great little project even for children to make. Not too young though, as the beads are small. My 5 year old son sat down at the table and made these along with me. Lochlan loved that his name was […]

Have you made any gift tags for your Christmas gifts yet? Here is a quick and easy project that you may like to try. (You might also like to check out Saturday's post for more ideas.) The tags were cut from patterned paper using a Cricut Expression. A Crop-a-Dile was used to punch holes and […]

A Million Memories – "Let's See Your Pets" Challenge Hosted by Kathleen Glossop at A Million Memories. You have until the 26th, then I'll be drawing out a lucky name for a RAK. All entries must be posted in our gallery and in this thread to be eligible to win. Candy Shoppe Designs – "Double […]

Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? Maybe it's time to start wrapping and labeling your gifts. Here are a few suggestions: Links to printable holiday packaging on How About Orange. Here is an interesting article by Elise Blaha all about labels and where she gets them. (One photo of hers is shown at left.) […]

Paula's Kit Club! This is the December Kit – "My Little Valentine"!! I do have some for sale this month! Hurry! Or…. join the club or clubs! The best way to try to get one is to sign up for the wait list! This kit contains items from 18 different companies: -11 sheets of scrapbook […]

Malia Karlinsky made the cute tabletop decorations below using leftover Christmas papers. "This project was mostly made with things I had around the house– perfume bottles, a bottle that formerly held vanilla extract, some denim that was from I got my jeans hemmed, and scraps from last year's Christmas paper. Quick and cheerful!" Nikki Workman […]